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DC Care Training

Qualifications & Courses

Qualifications & Courses

Regulated qualifications for every stage of your care career — from your first role to registered management.

  • Highfield Qualifications
  • ICQ – I Can Qualify
  • Individual & employer enrolment
  • Wellingborough & online

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Level 2

Level 2 Adult Care Certificate

Awarding organisation awaiting verification

£1,200 + VAT

Build the foundational knowledge, skills and workplace competence required to deliver safe, compassionate and person-centred care.

Who it's for
New and aspiring adult social care workers
Progression
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
Level 3

Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care

Awarding organisation awaiting verification

£1,500 + VAT

Develop the professional knowledge, practical competence and confidence needed to take on greater responsibilities in adult care.

Who it's for
Experienced care workers, senior care assistants and individuals progressing in adult social care
Progression
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care
Level 5

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care

Awarding organisation awaiting verification

£2,500 + VAT

Develop the leadership, operational management, governance and quality assurance skills required to lead and manage adult social care services effectively.

Who it's for
Team leaders, deputy managers, aspiring registered managers and existing care managers
Progression
Registered manager roles and senior leadership in adult social care
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Level 2Level 3Level 5
Best forNew and aspiring adult social care workersExperienced care workers, senior care assistants and individuals progressing in adult social careTeam leaders, deputy managers, aspiring registered managers and existing care managers
Price£1,200 + VAT£1,500 + VAT£2,500 + VAT
Entry requirements
  • No previous formal care qualification required.
  • Currently working or volunteering in adult social care, with access to practical assessment opportunities.
  • Basic English communication and literacy skills.
  • Initial assessment to confirm suitability.
  • Currently working in an adult social care role.
  • Relevant care experience or a Level 2 qualification is desirable.
  • Access to workplace assessment opportunities.
  • Sufficient English communication and literacy skills.
  • Initial assessment to confirm suitability.
  • Currently working in a supervisory, leadership or management role in adult social care.
  • Relevant care experience and management responsibilities.
  • Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience is desirable.
  • Access to workplace leadership and management assessment opportunities.
  • Initial assessment to confirm suitability.
Duration6–8 months6–12 months9–12 months
DeliveryWellingborough / online — TBCWellingborough / online — TBCWellingborough / online — TBC
Leads toLevel 3 Diploma in Adult CareLevel 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult CareRegistered manager roles and senior leadership in adult social care

Course durations are indicative and depend on individual progress, workplace assessment opportunities and completion of required evidence. All applications are subject to eligibility and initial assessment.

These are DC Care Training’s proposed entry criteria. The relevant awarding organisation’s official requirements, including any minimum age and induction requirements, also apply and will be checked before enrolment.

Enrolling for yourself

Apply online in a few minutes. We review your eligibility, then send a secure payment link.

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Booking for your team

Enrol several staff across one or more qualifications with a tailored group quote.

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Your Qualifications. Our Commitment to Quality.

At DC Care Training, we are proud to work with recognised awarding organisations, Highfield Qualifications and ICQ (I Can Qualify), to support learners in achieving regulated qualifications and progressing their careers in adult social care.

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Highfield Qualifications

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ICQ – I Can Qualify

Awarding organisation

How enrolment works

  1. Step 1

    Apply online

    Choose a qualification and tell us about your role and experience.

  2. Step 2

    Eligibility review

    Our team checks your application and may ask for more information.

  3. Step 3

    Secure payment

    Pay securely with your application. Eligibility is reviewed before enrolment.

  4. Step 4

    Start learning

    We confirm your place and send your enrolment instructions.

Why choose DC Care Training?

Care-sector focus

We specialise in adult social care training and workforce development.

Flexible delivery

Learn in Wellingborough or online, with support built around work.

Recognised awarding bodies

Qualifications through Highfield Qualifications and ICQ.

Upskill Your Workforce with DC Care Training

Whether you're developing new care workers, supporting senior staff or preparing your next generation of registered managers, we can help you plan the right qualifications for your workforce.

Group bookings are quoted individually — you won't be charged automatically.

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